The legendary House Preservation Society of Chicago. A dj collective and promotional braincenter that helped develop what historians now call "the second wave" of Chicago House Music. . Rooted in Chicagos loft and warehouse scene from 1992 to 2002. It helped morph the modern House music scene as you see today. HPS was founded by djs "Davey Dave" Mason and "Mystic" Bill Torres, along with original members Traxx and Gene Farris. Other members also include Glen Underground, Boo Williams, Jerome "Boris" Baker, Jake Reif , Thomas Barnett and Santonio Echols. The Society's mission is to promote and expand the message of House music, teaching the history of dance music and promoting the next wave of House and Techno